richccc
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My tow has four wheel drive or I should say all wheel drive. I have chains for two wheels. Which ones should I put them on. If I had only four wheel drive I think I would put them on the rear wheels. I was wondering if I could damage my all wheel drive putting them on two wheels.
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I don't think you're supposed to ever put chains on the front of vehicle. I would imagine it would reduce steering control. Let's see if any one knows for sure.
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smkettner
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I would put them on the primary drive axle first, probably the rear.
Also there is generally more clearance in the rear with less stuff to damage.
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Rear wheels
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Ok, I'll bite- why? (rear wheels)
Seems to me that if they were in the front, they would help with steering and braking, especially on a 4wd.
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Front wheels. With chains your not going to be speeding so steering shouldn't be a problem. And the front wheels will have the added weight of the engine on them giving better traction. JMHO from years of 4 wheeling for fun in Northern Alberta, snow,mud and muskeg .
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kaagee
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I wouldn't use them at all. you could damage the drive train.
ALL four wheels have to be the same circumference on all wheel drives..
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mikim
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The reason you should not put wheels on just the front is that when you brake the brakes only apply on the front wheels unless you brake hard.
When you apply the front brakes with chains then the back of the vehicle will loose traction causing the vehicle to spine from the back. That is why some states, like Idaho, will not allow studded snow tires on only the front of the vehicle but mandate on all 4.
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I think if we knew the kind of vehicle, that could change some answers. Some vehicles don't have the room for chains on the steering wheels. There are straps made to be used like chains that would be a better chaoice for certain areas. That said, I don't think I would put chains or straps on a steering wheel. Too big a chance for damage on the steering axle if you would have problems with the chains coming loose or breaking.
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Put them on the primary drive axle!
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